Hey everyone I'd like to pursue dentistry and these are the subjects I've chosen:
HL
Bio
Chem
English Lit
SL
Philosophy
Maths Studies
French
Would you say these subject choices are alright?
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(Original post by goldenshades)
Hey everyone I'd like to pursue dentistry and these are the subjects I've chosen:
HL
Bio
Chem
English Lit
SL
Philosophy
Maths Studies
French
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- 29-08-2013 00:09
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Absolutely. The only thing you might think of is Maths instead of Maths Studies, just to keep your options a bit more open if you think you can handle it, but for dentistry that's great -
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- 29-08-2013 00:12
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Supposedly for most dentistry and medical schools you only need maths studies now! -
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- 29-08-2013 00:24
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Yeah, I'd say for those two you'd be fine, but I know so many people who've completely changed what they want to do during the 2 years of IB. Plus, even if it isn't a requirement, that doesn't mean it wouldn't help your chances at some places either... -
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- 29-08-2013 00:50
(Original post by Calllu-m)
True, but most courses involving bio and chem don't require maths at all I don't think. Plus, it'd be better for the OP to get a 7 in Math Studies without much work, especially as HL Chem is so hard. -
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Does anyone know if you can take the IB as an external (private) candidate?
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Does anyone know if you can take the IB as an external (private) candidate? -
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- 01-09-2013 15:54
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Yes, you can. You can enter yourself at a centre as a private candidate to take exams. I'm not sure how IAs would work. I wouldn't advise self teaching the IB though. VERY bad idea.
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- 01-09-2013 18:23
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OK, thank you for your reply, I have already done a similar qualification so it wont be as if I'm starting from 'scratch' although I heard it is hard. Can you tell me if there are any compulsory subjects I have to take at IB?
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I'm not sure if that prohibits external candidates or not, but with regards to your question, if you're doing the IB Diploma then you must choose to study six subjects, 3/4 at higher level (HL) and 2/3 at standard level (SL). There aren't many differences between HL and SL for most subjects, SL usually just goes into less depth, and that some subjects are SL only. The six subjects have to correspond to six different groups:
Group 1: (Native) Language for studies in literature
Group 2: Foreign language
Group 3: Individuals and societies (humanities fall into this group)
Group 4: Experimental sciences (including Computer Science and DT)
Group 5: Mathematics (compulsory - only choice in level: Studies, SL and HL in order from easiest to hardest)
Group 6: Arts (optional - can be replaced by one subject from any of the five other groups)
There are some subjects that are quite unique to IB and might not be heard of in other qualifications, such as Environmental Systems & Societies (both Group 3 and 4, SL only) and Information Technology in a Global Society (Group 3). Check the IB website for more information about them: www.ibo.org
In addition, you must complete 3 core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK - which is like a cross between philosophy and critical thinking), CAS (Creativity, Action, Service - extra-curricular activities of a creative, sports or community service nature done regularly throughout the program) and an Extended Essay (EE - a 4000 word research essay on a topic of your choice pertaining to any subject that the IB provides).
You can check the IB website for more information about subject choices and restrictions: www.ibo.orgLast edited by AquisM; 01-09-2013 at 18:29. -
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- 01-09-2013 18:47
(Original post by AlexKay99)
OK, thank you for your reply, I have already done a similar qualification so it wont be as if I'm starting from 'scratch' although I heard it is hard. Can you tell me if there are any compulsory subjects I have to take at IB?
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- 01-09-2013 19:16
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Honestly, I am seriously discouraging you from self teaching IB. It doesn't matter how similar it is. You clearly don't know very much about it at all. You couldn't self teach TOK and I don't know how you'd get your Extended Essay supervised. Just because it sounds interesting and different does NOT mean you should do it, if the facilities are not available for you to. -
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- 01-09-2013 19:32
AquisM has given a very complete answer - I would add IB rules very strict it takes two years and a set number of teaching hours. For Oxbridge
they will ask around 40-42 points so unless your A levels were as strong as this (like at least one or two A*) IB is not an option.
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- 01-09-2013 20:07
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Oh, ok, sounds like a lot of work. What if I take the A levels instead? I'm on my gap year and I really need another qualification to improve my grades to get into Oxbridge. This year was sort of a blur and I didn't do as well as I hoped although I'm appealing my grades. I know Oxbridge policy on resits so I will not be resitting the same qualification as it will affect my chances of gaining an offer. I really want to show them that I can get all A's in one sitting -
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- 01-09-2013 20:11
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IB could NOT be done over a year and could not be "just another qualification". I know people who did the IB and did 1 A level in addition. You could possibly do 3 A levels in a year. Possibly. But not 6 IB subjects. -
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- 22-09-2013 15:38
Hey guys my option choices are coming up and I wanted some advice on what to choose for medicine
HL
Bio
Chem
SL
English A
Japanese ab initio
Maths
For the 3rd HL, I'm really interested in History (which I didn't do at iGCSE). Would the workload drag the rest of my grades down and is it really suicide given my other subjects? I realize it'll be difficult because I need 776 at HL to get in, would it substantially easier to just do Geography HL? (Probably A* at iGCSE) -
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- 26-09-2013 13:53
(Original post by CYsuxx)
Hey guys my option choices are coming up and I wanted some advice on what to choose for medicine
HL
Bio
Chem
SL
English A
Japanese ab initio
Maths
For the 3rd HL, I'm really interested in History (which I didn't do at iGCSE). Would the workload drag the rest of my grades down and is it really suicide given my other subjects? I realize it'll be difficult because I need 776 at HL to get in, would it substantially easier to just do Geography HL? (Probably A* at iGCSE)
I picked History as my HL, and it's pretty interesting as a subject. I'm managing a grade 6 as my predicted as of now. It is a lot of work, but if you have a good teacher and/or pay proper attention in class, you should be able to do it.
It's also not extremely important to take both, Bio and Chem, at HL level. Medicine would require a higher understanding of Chemistry as compared to Bio, and I think, if you want, you can afford to take Bio at an SL. Some of my friends who want to get into medicine have done that. -
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- 27-09-2013 22:10
(Original post by CYsuxx)
Hey guys my option choices are coming up and I wanted some advice on what to choose for medicine
HL
Bio
Chem
SL
English A
Japanese ab initio
Maths
For the 3rd HL, I'm really interested in History (which I didn't do at iGCSE). Would the workload drag the rest of my grades down and is it really suicide given my other subjects? I realize it'll be difficult because I need 776 at HL to get in, would it substantially easier to just do Geography HL? (Probably A* at iGCSE)
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- 29-09-2013 04:36
Hey guys,
I'm currently doing I.G.C.S.E's in India. I will finish it next November. I am probably going to take IB D.P after I finish. I want to study engineering in uni and was wondering what subject choices I should take. Are there any required subjects for SL/HL? What subject combination would be easy to do.
At the moment, I score A* in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and ICT. Missed it by a few points in English (got an A).
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- 29-09-2013 14:13
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Hey guys,
I'm currently doing I.G.C.S.E's in India. I will finish it next November. I am probably going to take IB D.P after I finish. I want to study engineering in uni and was wondering what subject choices I should take. Are there any required subjects for SL/HL? What subject combination would be easy to do.
At the moment, I score A* in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and ICT. Missed it by a few points in English (got an A).
Would really appreciate some help!!!
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